Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine

Name: Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine
Address: 2400 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21230, US
Telephone: 410-962-4290

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The Fort's successful defense during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814 inspired the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Film, interpretive programs, living history, special events. Part of Maryland's 2020 Year of the Woman. NOTE: Operations may be impacted by COVID-19, please check website for more info.

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Location

2400 E Fort Ave

Baltimore, MD
21230

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Local Phone: 410-962-4290
Fax: 410-962-2500

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Central Maryland

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August 12, 2022

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Worth a visit

Being history buffs, we visited Fort McHenry while in Baltimore. The War of 1812 may be the most overlooked US war. The visitor center has many interesting and well presented displays. The fort...

August 06, 2022

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historical significance

Worth the trip while in B'more for other reason, which I was. Unless for history buffs, it doesn't seem worthy of deciding to go to B'more just to see this. But since I was in town, I'm glad I...

August 04, 2022

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Kind of dull, and awkward visitor center hours

The park opens at 8am, but for some reason they don't open the visitors center until 9am. I arrived on a city bus at about 8:30. That was a bit of an issue, because you're supposed to pay your fees...